Summary
Tom Izzo, a well-known college basketball coach, revealed he thought about leaving Michigan State University to coach an NBA team, the Phoenix Suns, last season. Despite having received offers from the NBA, he decided to stay in college basketball but is open to future opportunities in the NBA.
Key Facts
- Tom Izzo has coached the Michigan State Spartans since 1995.
- Izzo's team has made it to the NCAA Tournament 27 times in a row.
- He led the team to a national championship in 2000.
- Izzo has been named Big Ten Coach of the Year four times.
- He considered coaching the Phoenix Suns last season.
- Izzo mentioned dissatisfaction with changes in college athletics.
- Despite considering the NBA, Izzo does not plan to retire soon.
